Sarens is proud to be part of record-breaking projects across the globe, and our most recent weighing, shifting, and loadout of a central processing platform (CPP) topside and jacket in Malaysia was no exception. For this operation, Sarens was responsible for loading out the heaviest such platform ever produced in Malaysia: the Kasawari CPP topside platform, which weighed in at 30,500 metric tonnes. This platform will play a key role in EPCIC Kasawari gas development project off the coast of Sarawak.

To pull off this operation, Sarens’ people and equipment were sent on-site to Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE)’s West Yard in Johor, Malaysia. Sarens’ client, MMHE, needed the newly-constructed topside platform to be loaded out to the largest floatover barge in the world, which measured 260 x 63 x 15 meters.

Several departments at Sarens sprang into action, preparing everything within four weeks for this big loadout. Sarens’ colleagues cooperated closely to complete and implement the necessary documentation, planning, engineering, and safety requirements swiftly and efficiently. Thanks to their close collaboration, the equipment was delivered on time and ready for the operation as per the client’s requirements.

To meet Kasawari’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) policies, Sarens was also responsible for providing on-site training to third-party workers involved in wire-pulling. Sarens created and executed a three-session training program covering practical ways to control risks and ensure safety, and awarded competency stickers to participants.

When it was time to load out the platform, almost 30 personnel from around the world were mobilised on-site, hailing from Belgium, the USA, Malaysia, Bahrain, and Singapore. Sarens also ensured that the right equipment was ready for action, including: 

• 8 x strand jacks with a 588T capacity
• 44 x submersible pumps
• 10 x deck pumps
• 4 x 800T jacks
• Ballast monitoring equipment

Once loaded out, Sarens had only 10 days to remove all equipment from the barge before it sailed away.  Despite facing challenges such as limited space and equipment handling, our competent and dedicated crew received full support from our client, ensuring timely project completion. 

“With the dedication of our on-site crew and cooperation among departments, Sarens successfully completed the project assigned to us. We are proud to have been a part of Malaysian oil and gas history through the loadout of the heaviest topside platform ever fabricated in Malaysia,” stated project manager, Ridzuan Jamiran. “This project marks the completion of our scope for the Kasawari CPP topside, following the jacking with the CS5000 and the weighing and insertion of the LSF by SPMT. We extend special thanks to the MMHE project management team for their continuous cooperation and support throughout the entire project duration.”

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